It's really disappointing to lose this series. The Cherry Creek series is great, but getting to Cherry Creek late afternoon from anywhere other than near Cherry Creek is a nightmare. Thanks Team Cobras for trying.
Email from Team Cobras:
It is with deep sadness that, after years of planning and hard work, and after such a successful and safe series last year, Chatfield State Park has decided not to grant us an activity permit for this year.
Below is the notification we received:
Hello,
I'm sorry to inform you that we will not be approving this event this year.
In years past, we have found that on the road bike races pose a safety hazard to those participating and other visitors to the park. While I appreciate your detailed and thorough safety plan, the result of previous years of experience have shown that cyclists participating in a race exceed posted speed limits, conflict with other uses of the park's roadway, and may lead to injury. I would consider on-road bicycle races on a closed road, but as there are no alternative routes within the park and only one main roadway, I don't know that such a course would be possible.
Thank you for your interest in Chatfield State Park as a venue for your event.
Ben Vinci
Operations Manager
We are currently deciding whether to appeal the decision. Unfortunately, the appeal process is structured in such a way that even if we were successful, it would likely be too late to hold the series this year.
Team Cobras would like to sincerely thank all of the riders and volunteers who participated in last year’s series. We had a wonderful time making it happen, and we only wish we could continue this great series.
Thank you all for your support and for being part of something we were very proud of.
Team Cobras
